Andre Gorges
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Gorgeous[1] |
| Born | Andre Gorges 30 April 1985 |
| Weight | Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 15 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 3 |
Andre Gorges (born 30 April 1985)[2] is an Iraqi-Canadian former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2014.[1] He is a former North American Boxing Association (NABA) USA welterweight champion.[3]
Amateur career
Gorges had a successful amateur career, winning several tournaments and titles, including three Ringside World Championships and the 2002 Brampton Cup.[4] He also received the Bill White Best Boxer Award five times.[2]
Professional career
Gorges opened his professional career with a 9–1 record before facing rising welterweight contender Lanardo Tyner in an eight-round bout for the vacant NABA USA welterweight title at The Palace of Auburn Hills on 30 October 2010. Gorges earned a split-decision victory, with judges scoring the fight 78–74 and 77–75 in his favor, while one judge awarded it to Tyner, 77–74.[5][2]
Gorges vs. Corley
Gorges next faced former WBO light welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley in an eight-round non-title bout at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on 29 March 2011, winning by split decision.[6]
Gorges vs. Mensah
Gorges faced Albert Mensah for the vacant IBF International light welterweight title on 15 July 2011.[7] He lost the bout by majority decision.[8]
Gorges vs. Crawford
Gorges faced future five-division world champion and three-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford on 14 April 2012. He was knocked out in the fifth round.[9]
Gorges vs. Avdiev
In what would be the final bout of his career, Gorges faced Tamaz Avdiev on 3 May 2014, winning by fifth-round knockout.[10]
Gorges retired with a professional record of 12–3.[11]
Personal life
Following his professional career, Gorges transitioned into coaching, working with young athletes at Border City Boxing Club in Windsor, Ontario.[12][13]
